Previous Entries To Kilwinning Guest Books

Name:

ian whitfield

Location:

gladesville nsw  australia

Email:

iwhitfield@bigpond.com

Date:

10 August 2001

Time:

07:16

Comments

Hi Im trying to track down infomation on my great grandparents Ephraim and Phillippa howat who lived in kilwinning in the early 1900's through to the late 1930's ,they are buried in bridgend cemetery along with my grandfather andrew deans and grandmother janet black howat .their son ,my great uncle william james howat was killed in world war 1 on 12.10. 1917 and is buried at minty farm cemetery ,langemark belgium .ephraims and phillippa's granddaughter was my mother betty deans ,and when i was a child i often heard her talk with obvious affection of her grandparents .I would be interested in any information at all on the family ,ephraim apparently had 3 sisters elizabeth born 27/7/1855,agnes born 20 dec 1859,and ann born 23 aug 1865.hope i may hear something i spent quite a bit of time as a child in ayrshire during school holidays and have fond memories of the area regards ian whitfield

Name:

William Munn

Location:

Vancouver

Email:

Date:

09 August 2001

Time:

03:29

Comments

One of the best sites I have seen regarding Scottish Towns

Name:

Donald Kerr

Location:

Chateauguay, Quebec, Canada

Email:

donaldk33@hotmail.com

Date:

25 July 2001

Time:

18:44

Comments

I am enjoying Kilwinning from a distance as I am trying to round up ancestors from areas in and near Kilwinning. The Kerr family came from Dalry and Kilbirnie, and on my grandmother's side the Reid family came from Forfar in Angus. My hope, although slim, would be to visit the area to see it for myself. With the number of Kerrs and Reids in Scotland, it's a wonder the name of the country wasn't changed, at least that is the way that it seems from way over here. donaldk33@hotmail.com Donald Kerr

Name:

Carol Winning Kolefas

Location:

Shalimar, Florida  32579      USA

Email:

Carkol@aol.com

Date:

17 July 2001

Time:

16:43

Comments

I have just begun researching my biological father's family. I was sent this web site by another Winning trying to find the root or origin of the Winning surname. I have enjoyed the photos and history. I will visit this site often to further my knowlege of the Winning surname. Anyone researching the same please contact me. All that I know so far is my father's name was Arthur (Archabald) Winning born in 5/12/1910, to Henry Winning (b. 2/9/1879 possibly, who was married on 31/7/1909 to Elizabeth (Beth) Reddoch (b. 12/8/1883). I have some the Reddoch side of the Family of James and Agnes Reddoch dating back to the mid 1600's. Thank you for allowing me to view this site. Carol K

Name:

Brian H. Donohoe M. P.

Location:

House of Commons  London

Email:

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Date:

10 July 2001

Time:

16:22

Comments

I have a great time visiting this web to establish just how popular it is Anyone needing any help can phone me on 01294 276844.

Name:

Shirley

Location:

Kansas/USA

Email:

Shirley@prnrn91

Date:

05 July 2001

Time:

05:26

Comments

This is a very cool site. I like the pictures and would like to see more of the countryside.

Name:

Joyce McInnis Avery

Location:

Florida USA

Email:

buckeyeyavery@juno.com

Date:

26 June 2001

Time:

14:50

Comments

Hi again. I just got a look at the 1871 census for Dreghorn and found my ancesters.I found 2 members that I did not know that I have. If anyone is searching the McGinnes family of Daniel and Margaret and children: Hugh, Margaret, Thomas, James, William and a boarder James McGinnes please contact me. Also believe that the Peter listed below Daniel is the oldest son of Daniel. Ay and all information gratefully accepted.

Name:

Anne Rough   nee (Mcclune)

Location:

Bowmanville, Ontario Canada

Email:

arough@home.com

Date:

17 June 2001

Time:

23:21

Comments

Hi I've been through your site a few times now, and it brings back great memories, I attended Corsehill Primary School and then Kilwinning High School. I lived at Eglinton Park Farm, which I now see has been made into a park, I was wondering what happened to the farm and the old army base that used to be there, also the canning factory and the cottages. I would love to hear from anyone who went to school with me, I left Kilwinning High School in June of 69 and moved to Canada with my family. some of the names I remember are Jean McKinnon, Shona Gillespie,and Christine White. Keep up the great work on this site it is wonderful.

Name:

Alex Agnew

Location:

Catterick

Email:

Date:

17 June 2001

Time:

22:09

Comments

I have visited your your site on and off over the last year.I was pleasantly surprised on this last visit to find that it has finally been updated.It was nice to see some recent pictures of the town centre and information about what is happenning in the area.Excellent site and "I'll be back".

Name:

Angela

Location:

Kilwinning

Email:

jim@abbeyton.com

Date:

17 June 2001

Time:

13:01

Comments

I live in Kilwinning and I have done all my life and I don't know where a few of the things on the site are you could go into a bit more description other than that good site and I would like to say that Abbey Primary (on Dalry Road) are looking for old students if you are an old student of Abbey get in contact with me and write the subject as to Angela old students thanks bye!!!

Name:

Mary Anne Rough

Location:

Bowmanville, Canada

Email:

arough@home.com

Date:

16 June 2001

Time:

23:36

Comments

Loved the site, I grew up just outside Kilwinning, and played in what was left of Eglinton Castle, Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

Name:

Sue Peters

Location:

Dunbar, East Lothian

Email:

sue@eveinfo.co.uk

Date:

14 June 2001

Time:

14:48

Comments

Liked your site very much, me also doing a trip dowm memory lane some I remember, some I don't. Lots of changes since I was last there left in 1984, through the west quite a bit though and may give Kilwinning a look up next time. keep up the good work.

Name:

JACKIE  BAIN

Location:

Belfast  N Ireland

Email:

jackie_bain@kahoo.co.uk

Date:

07 June 2001

Time:

20:44

Comments

Hi lads hi to No 0

Name:

Stewart Paterson

Location:

McCreary, Manitoba, Canada

Email:

erspaterson@escape,ca

Date:

03 June 2001

Time:

23:39

Comments

Born in Kilwinning at a Nursing Home on the road to Irvine. Spent early years in the primary school on the Dalry Road (I think).I have 2nd cousins who farm in Fergushill area - Millers. Christina and Robert Miller live somewhere on the Glasgow Road. My parents "flitted" to Kirkaldy, later to the Shetland Islands then back to mainland to Perth. We all emigrated to Canada in 1952. By this time my Father was a Presbyterian Clergyman. He has been dead for the past 26 years. My Mother died 4 years ago at the ripe old age of 93. I am married to a Canadian and we have one son who is attending the University of Manitoba. I enjoyed the virtual tour. The place has drastically changed since I last visited in 1956. Very nice site. The way it is presented anyone with grain of sense would like to visit. I know I'd like to come home again. Best wishes to all Kilwinningites, in Kilwinning and scattered across the globe. Slainte! Stewart

Name:

Joyce McInnis Avery

Location:

Florida USA

Email:

buckeyeavery@juno.com

Date:

19 May 2001

Time:

21:12

Comments

Just surfed in searching for ancesters. Great site. My great great grandparents were married in Kilwinning. Margaret Dunlop and Daniel McGuinnes 25 November 1842. Had James Mcginnis 29 June 1845; John McGinnis 1 February 1846 both in Kilwinning. Daniel was a coal miner. Had Margaret McGinnes 28 February 1859 Thomas Dunlop McInnes 13 May 1861 both born in Dreghorn. Thomas immigrated in 1878 do not know port of departure or port of entry. Do I have any kin left in Scotland? I sure could use some help finding the parentage and siblings of Daniel and Margaret. All information greatly appreciated.

Name:

Linda

Location:

Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island

Email:

nordby@bcsupernet.com

Date:

18 May 2001

Time:

17:16

Comments

Nice site, I accessed it through the Three Towners Site www.threetowners.com I am reseaching my LOGAN and LOVE families from Kilwinning and Stevenston. I would be interested in any information on the "William LOVE Hall" in Kilwinning, for the naming of the Hall and any history. I'm hoping someone can help. Thanks again for the tour, it was great, Linda....

Name:

Kalpana Hadap

Location:

Pune, Maharastra. India

Email:

kalpana_h@hotmail.com

Date:

11 May 2001

Time:

06:20

Comments

It was wonderful seeing the Kilwining Virtual tour. I used live in Pennyburn-Treesbank Square, went to Pennyburn Primary School from 1975-81 after that we left for India. My dad Ramesh Hadap was in IDC ,an architect planner.Anyone remembering me or my family do write back. Miss the good times i had there-ice skating,ballet and of course my dear school friends,neighbours and teachers.

Kalpana Hadap

Name:

Bob Rogerson

Location:

Vancouver Island

Email:

brogerso@island.net

Date:

10 May 2001

Time:

05:41

Comments

Got an e-mail frae a wee Kilwinning lassie who recommended the site. Aye---good site for a nice wee toon, but she made an awfy mistake; she said try Kilwinning site, home of the Buffs, who could beat the Glens any day. Ach! the wee sowel must just be back frae her holidays----- [ Aye---I belong New Cumnock!!] Good site---keep updating, I'll be back..... Luv tae Mr and Mrs Dumpling, Jimmy and Maggie---I believe they have another surname---Galloway. Bob

Name:

Pastor Hobratschk

Location:

Somerset NJ USA

Email:

HTLSomersetNJ@cs.com

Date:

08 May 2001

Time:

03:42

Comments

Thanks for logging on to our site.

Rich blessings!

pastorhobratschk Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Somerset NJ 08873

Name:

Jinty

Location:

Kent

Email:

Date:

02 May 2001

Time:

00:43

Comments

Lots of love to Mum and all my family. Happy Birthday Sheena for 16th. Hope to see you soon.

Name:

Jan Ferrell

Location:

Kent

Email:

Date:

25 April 2001

Time:

00:21

Comments

Am addicted, since Kilwinning's my town - but August 2000 ??

Needs a slight update.

Lots of my English friends love the panoramic views, especially the Abbey - although my personal favourite is the "Pubbie Park".

Name:

antonella&carol Maclaren

Location:

perugia- italy

Email:

GALAMED@FREEMAIL.ITLCUN.EMAIL

Date:

22 April 2001

Time:

19:48

Comments

With my compliments. Your site is beautiful. The imiges are very inviting. hope to visit soon

Name:

Location:

Email:

Date:

21 April 2001

Time:

02:18

Comments

Name:

Helen Alston

Location:

Kilwinning

Email:

helen.alston@lineone.net

Date:

20 April 2001

Time:

21:12

Comments

Hi Originally from Stevenston, born 1968 Ardoch Crescent.I am helping to organise a school reunion for former pupils who started first year at Auchenharvie Academy in 1980.Web site to visit www.thealstons.co.uk/auchenharvie.htm.I now live in Kilwinning with husband Stephen and daughters Louise and Charlotte. Before secondary I attended Hayocks Primary. Helen

Name:

STUART ALLAN

Location:

BRAMALEA ,ONT,CANADA

Email:

JAALLAN72@HOTMAIL.COM

Date:

16 April 2001

Time:

00:33

Comments

I LIVED IN WHITEHIRST PARK FROM 76-80 AND WENT TO KILWINNING ACADAMY FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS BEFORE MOVING TO CANADA.I CAN REMEMBER ONLY A FEW MATES NAMES,STEWART&DOUG FORBES ,IAN TAYLOR WHO I KNOW MOVED DOWN UNDER AND ALSO THE TWINS FROM PENNYBURN.I ALSO RECALL ALAN PARKS WHO ALSO PLAYED ICE HOCKEY WITH ME IN IRVINE AT THE MAGNUM.IF YOU REMEMBER ME GIVE ME A SHOUT AT JAALLAN72@HOTMAIL.COM

Name:

STUART ALLAN

Location:

BRAMALEA ,ONT, CANADA

Email:

JAALLAN72@HOTMAIL.COM

Date:

15 April 2001

Time:

22:30

Comments

JUST HAPPEN TO FIND SITE,I LIVED IN WHITEHIST PARK AND WENT TO KILLWINNING ACADAMY IN 78,79.I CANNOT REMEMBER ALOT OF NAMES, SOME DO COME TOO MIND,IAN TAYLOR DOUG FORBES & BROTHER STEWART AND ALSO THE TWINS FROM PENNYBURN.I PLAYED ICE HOCKEY IN IRVINE ANYONE REMMBER ME LET ME KNOW .

Name:

Angela M Gibson

Location:

Ayres Rock Resort, Australia

Email:

spoiledprincess78@hotmail.com

Date:

12 April 2001

Time:

10:49

Comments

I moved to Austraila when i was 16yo, if theres anyone who went to kilwinning accademy and finished in 95/96 please e-mail me i would love to catch up with friends from home.

Name:

Shiona Gilmour (nee Gourlay)

Location:

Kilwinning

Email:

bill@underwood60.fsnet.co.uk

Date:

10 April 2001

Time:

21:38

Comments

Abbey Primary School (formerly part of Kilwinning Higher Grade/High School) have been awarded a Lottery Grant to stage an exhibition of the school's history & publish a commemorative booklet. The exhibition will take place in September 2001 & we'd love to hear from ex- pupils & staff. We're compiling the "Abbey Family Tree"; looking for our famous ex-pupils, & gathering photos & memories of the school.Please get in touch if you can help. Look forward to hearing from you.

Shiona Gilmour, Abbey PS PTA

Name:

YVONNE

Location:

SALTCOATS

Email:

AARONAWEAVER

Date:

10 April 2001

Time:

16:31

Comments

SITE VERY INTERESTING ABOUT KILWINNING BUT FOUND THE TITLE MISLEADING AS NOT ANYTHING ABOUT THREE TOWNS OR AM I MISSING IT

Name:

Charles E. Becker

Location:

Gallatin, Tennessee  USA

Email:

beckchas@ juno.com

Date:

07 April 2001

Time:

02:45

Comments

I have been a fan of poet Robert Service for many years. Thank you for being his birthplace. You have a lovely town and perhaps someday I will be able to visit and see your beautiful area. All the best, Charlie

Name:

Grant Ring

Location:

Kilwinning

Email:

grant@burstring.com

Date:

06 April 2001

Time:

22:43

Comments

Really great site....very informative and accurate

Name:

Barbara Lauriault

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA

Email:

barb@lauriault.com

Date:

27 March 2001

Time:

15:46

Comments

Thanks so much for putting Kilwinning on the web. My great great great grandfather William Mickle was born and married in Kilwinning in the early 1700's! His son (William Mickle II) came to Detroit, Michigan (before it was Detroit) with the British to fight in the early wars in that area. His family then settled in Southern Ontario (Upper Canada). I have found out that the church he was married in had since burned down! Someday I pray that I will be able to visit Kilwinning and step on the sacred ground of my "heritage" and see where my family came from. William Mickle was one of Canada's founding famililes! It is on record here that he was in the area in 1792. Thought you'd all like to know! Sincerely, Barbara. P.S. Could anyone tell me how long it would take to drive from Paris France (through the tunnel) to Kilwinning?

Name:

Catherine Davidson

Location:

Cronulla, NSW Australia

Email:

Date:

22 March 2001

Time:

11:21

Comments

Born and bred in Kilwinning, lived in South Africa then came to Australia 1980, hello to all who went to Kilwinning High School late 1960's Liz Palmer, Gail Thornhill, Margaret Strachan, William Welsh, John Meeney, Gordon Graham, Maureen Muir the list is endless maiden name is Wallace, my mum and Dad still live in Greenfoot Kilwinning.

Name:

Steve Hall

Location:

Ulestraten          Holland

Email:

stevehall@wwwebers.myweb.nl

Date:

21 March 2001

Time:

08:38

Comments

I enjoyed looking through the Kilwinning website. Very interesting.....

Name:

Stewart Hannah & Family

Location:

Huddersfield W Yorks England

Email:

s.hannah@virgin.net

Date:

21 March 2001

Time:

08:32

Comments

Born Beckridden lived 7.5 years (Hamilton Street by the old Bus shed) in my beloved Scotland before migrating to England. Mother Elizabeth Nelson from the Woodwind father David Hannah from Adrossan. My Papa's name is on the bowling green board quite a few times !! Now 36 I work in computers for BT and go home as ofetn as possible atleast once a year. Hi to everyone up home !! I still remember the night of the big School fire.

Name:

Emma

Location:

Adelaide, South Australia

Email:

Date:

16 March 2001

Time:

06:20

Comments

I have just seen my Nana (the one and only Jane Barr) in a photograph and I just have to sign the guest book. Greetings from Down Under. Goodbye P.S Go Nana!!!!

Name:

Pamela Robertson

Location:

Quebec, Canada

Email:

pamelar15@hotmail.com

Date:

12 March 2001

Time:

21:34

Comments

ca va bien Kilwinning? Canada c'est froid maintenant! a Juillet mon amis, Donna, Mags etc

salut.

Name:

Rob Fewster

Location:

Eaton, Western Australia

Email:

robf

Date:

09 March 2001

Time:

12:12

Comments

I was born in Kilwinning but brought up in Saltcoats until I was 12, before coming to Australia. Now 44, I loved your site and your virtual tour. I never knew anything about Kilwinning and will visit your page again VERY soon. I am in charge of a website along similar lines to yours and you're quite welcome to visit at www.bunburydirect.com thank you very much. Bye for now.

Name:

Stephan Mount

Location:

Vancouver Canada

Email:

saravalo@otmail.com

Date:

04 March 2001

Time:

09:26

Comments

Hi, I went to St. Michael's Academy from 1972-76. Moved away from Irvine 22 years ago and have lived in various countries. Canada now being my home. It was very nostalgic looking back into the past which these photographs helped to do. I played in "Eggy Park" with my childhood friends on many weekends. Thanks for the memories.

Name:

Maureen

Location:

Saugerties, New York

Email:

figmarie@aol.com

Date:

06 February 2001

Time:

00:20

Comments

It was a great treat to visit such a beautiful new place, with your virtual tour. One day, maybe I will be able to visit your wonderful country and see it all for real. Thank you.

Name:

Rainey

Location:

North Carolina ,USA

Email:

Gas@coastalnet.com

Date:

31 January 2001

Time:

23:52

Comments

I'm missing my family very much. My Aunt nnd Uncle visited the states in May and spent time with my family on our farm. I was born in Scotland and still have a lot of family there. I wish they all had a computer, its cheaper than the tele. Your web site has brought me a little closer to home. Sending my regaurds to Alice and John xoxoxoxoxoxoxo. Loraine.

Name:

F Roy WALLACE

Location:

LONDON ONTARIO (CANADA)

Email:

rwallace@westpark.on.ca

Date:

20 January 2001

Time:

21:58

Comments

GREETINGS from cold Canada... one of the coldest this winter. But sunshine promises better weather soon! :-}

Searched your site both at local library, and now again on my older model, for cemeteries/ family history/ birth records.

Am looking for FREE info! In April this year, I plan, DV, to BE in Kilwinning, and environs, since those are my roots as far as I can discern. Would like to do some preliminary work before I arrive. Any suggestions?

Name:

john arnold & birthe jensen

Location:

egypt

Email:

jarnold@dataxprs.com.eg

Date:

17 January 2001

Time:

20:43

Comments

beautiful place - lovely people - will revisit best regards to joanne

Name:

William Hunter Burns

Location:

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Email:

Burnsalleycat@aol.com

Date:

17 January 2001

Time:

06:30

Comments

Hi There, I grew up in Kilwinning and found it great to see it online. If anyone out there went to Kilwinning J.S. 1947-1958, drop me a line to say Hi.

Name:

Katie Eglinton

Location:

Brisbane Australia

Email:

eggy@powerup.com.au

Date:

12 January 2001

Time:

11:10

Comments

Hello - I love the site and as I am tracing my family tree it has been great to learn about Eglinton Castle and Kilwinning. I do need assistance though if anyone over there can help. I am wanting to travel to Scotland and see Kilwinning to trace ancestors footsteps in October November this year but friends have told me that the town and castles all close ready for winter around that time. Is this true? I would hate to travel all that way to have Eglinton Castle be closed. Could you tell me which months from June on would be preferable to visit? I would appreciate any help. I hope this was appropriate to ask on this site. But I do love the site which will help me when I arrive there. Thanks

Katie Eglinton

Name:

William Fairlie

Location:

Ontario Canada

Email:

wfairlie@hotmail.com

Date:

11 January 2001

Time:

21:00

Comments

Thanks to everyone in Kilwinning for a great wee visit hame at Christmas 2000. My American girlfriend was really impressed by Kilwinning and its history and she took picture's all over the place,and we bought books on Kilwinning's interesting History. I was told that there had been a 40th reunion of my class.Corshill Primary 1965 -1972, and or Ravenspark Academy 1972 -1976. Sorry folks i was unable to attend, hope you all had fun. If any of you were in my class from 65-72 or 72-76 and would like to e-mail me,Please send your e-mail to wfairlie@hotmail.com This Web site is Brilliant and gives many folk world wide an inside look at oor wee toon, a special place we all call hame. From the Great White North.. a Freazing Brrrrr Billy

Name:

biffo

Location:

kilwinning

Email:

upforit58@hotmail.co.uk

Date:

11 January 2001

Time:

19:36

Comments

Great wee site. Anyone go to the old Blacklands school 1951 to 57

Name:

May wales

Location:

Kilwinning

Email:

j01294@hotmail.com

Date:

08 January 2001

Time:

01:38

Comments

I am looking for any relations of samuel, peter & thomas Fisher from salcoats now they live in (New York State Buffalo)

if you know them would you email me at j01294@hotmail.com

From may wales Their Niece Mother Annie Fisher from saltcoats.

From May Hood Kilwinning

Name:

ALISON MCCORMICK

Location:

KILWINNING

Email:

STEPPEN_WOLF5@YAHOO.CO.UK

Date:

05 January 2001

Time:

13:11

Comments

Great web page. Kilwinning looks a great place to come from!!!

I have my holidays here every year, Well almost....

Great pubs. Locals are the best people you will meet. Not much to do in the town though. That is why we are all in the pubs!!!

Name:

Dave Thom

Location:

Mpumalanga South Africa

Email:

David.Thom@Eskom.co.za

Date:

27 December 2000

Time:

09:35

Comments

I'd almost forgotten what the place looked like... A great Website. I was at Corsehiil primary from '73-'79 and Kilwinning Acadamy from '80-'82 , when I moved to SA... Anyone out there in these schools at the Same time?

Name:

Jim and Jane Orth

Location:

Kansas City, Missouri USA

Email:

jrorth@aol.com

Date:

25 December 2000

Time:

23:57

Comments

Enjoyed your site! It was sent to us from some of your locals, Matt and Nan whom we met on vacation this fall. I hope you have your site linked to some of the search engines because your pictures and information would make anyone want to visit your area!

Name:

ROBERT CALLAGHAN

Location:

ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA

Email:

rcall@picknowl.com.au

Date:

19 December 2000

Time:

23:42

Comments

NICE TO READ ABOUT SOME FAMILIAR NAMES FROM OVER HEAR IN THE ANTIPODES. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO WAS IN MY CLASS AT BLACKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL 1957-64 TO CATCH UP.

Name:

Billy Allan

Location:

USA

Email:

KilwinningBear@webtv.net

Date:

19 December 2000

Time:

06:03

Comments

Happy Holidays to all friends and family especially wee Lauren and Logan. Looking forward to sinking a few pints up The Market in February to celebrate ma wee sisters 40th. Missing you in sunny California Billy

Name:

George Faddis Jr.

Location:

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Email:

gwfbc@hotmail.com

Date:

09 December 2000

Time:

17:25

Comments

After hearing about my grandparent's (Faddis and nee Barr) home town of Kilwinning for years as a child, it was nice to have the opportunity for a wee 'visit' through your website.

Name:

John W. George

Location:

Tucson, Arizona.USA

Email:

georgejo@u.arizona.edu

Date:

03 December 2000

Time:

03:57

Comments

Greetings from the American Southwest. Found your site searching out historic, masonic, and ancestral links.

Hope to visit your beautiful town someday...and the Mother Lodge of the World.

Name:

Ann Gibson Lauchlan

Location:

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Email:

the3schaafs@sympatico.ca

Date:

28 November 2000

Time:

19:25

Comments

I was interested in visiting your site because I was born in Kilwinning on May 8, 1937. It brought back warm memories of my early childhood. I was raised in Renfrew during my early childhood years; however, my family would pass through your village many times on the way to Irvine. I came to Canada at the young age of 7 1/2. I hope that someday I will have the opportunity to return to my place of birth.

Name:

peter muir findlay

Location:

swindon,wilts

Email:

eainf@hotmail.com

Date:

24 November 2000

Time:

22:19

Comments

Enjoyed the visit down memory lane.A few years since I have been back, but my home town has fond memories for me. The web page is very good and very easy and useful to use. Well done. From one of Kilwinnings ane,

Peter Muir Findlay.(born main street;millbank 1923).

Name:

Elaine Ferguson

Location:

Belfast Northern Ireland

Email:

Mooneyhotelgroup@talk21.com

Date:

23 November 2000

Time:

19:23

Comments

To anyone who knows me either Blacklands Primary 73-80/Kilwinnkie Academy 80-86 Ill be in the Claremont around Christmas!! Where the hell are the people I went to school with? (Hiya to the whole of the Dirrans!) Big Hiya to Fiona Wallace Your alright considering your fae the Blacklands!

Name:

Elaine Ferguson

Location:

Belfast Northern Ireland

Email:

Mooneyhotelgroup@talk21.com

Date:

23 November 2000

Time:

19:17

Comments

To anyone who knows me either Blacklands Primary 73-80/Kilwinnkie Academy 80-86 Ill be in the Claremont around Christmas!! Where the hell are the people I went to school with? (Hiya to the whole of the Dirrans!) Big Hiya to Fiona Wallace Your alright considering your fae the Blacklands!

Name:

GEORGE CAMPBELL

Location:

MORDEN,SURREY

Email:

george.c@cableinet.co.uk

Date:

23 November 2000

Time:

13:46

Comments

CHRISTINE ENGLISH,GEORGE(PEEDY)FORRESTER,CHRIS HENDRY!!! GEES A SHOUT, YE MUST REMEMBER ME!!?

Name:

LINDA WILSON

Location:

WAIKANAE, NEW ZEALAND

Email:

laar@paradise.net.nz

Date:

21 November 2000

Time:

07:21

Comments

Hi to everyone who knew me in Kilwinning & Irvine (Linda McMaster). Thanks to the person who made up this brilliant website for all the home sick Kilwinningites. PS To everyone over there who knows Joe & Nancy Campbell (my mum & dad) from the Dirrans, they say hello from New Zealand and will be home soon with all their holiday news.

21/11/00

Name:

Rab Barr

Location:

Washington D.C. USA.

Email:

rabmko@talk21.com

Date:

17 November 2000

Time:

16:07

Comments

On holiday at Brian Kelley's home in D.C. Found the web all about Kilwinning, Best wishes to all at the No 0 and the good peeple of Kilwinning. Robert.

Name:

David Wilson

Location:

Blacklands

Email:

wilsondj@hotmail.com

Date:

17 November 2000

Time:

14:07

Comments

Greetings from a Blacklands Lad living in London at the moment.

Name:

Callum "Southern Cross Loyalist" Gardiner

Location:

Glen Eden Waitakere City Auckland New Zealand

Email:

vizwiz@xtra.co.uk

Date:

09 November 2000

Time:

05:53

Comments

STOP PRESS Del "The Gas Man" Gardiner DID NOT get a root on his recent Antipodean excursion. I however did and hope to have many, many more!!! Thanks to all those of the "right foot" for the items brought over I remember all of you guys. Thinking of dropping downunder? Drop me an Email, get set for...... ..One Helluva' Session!

Name:

Brian McColm

Location:

Sydney Australia

Email:

bmccolm@optushome.com.au

Date:

08 November 2000

Time:

06:16

Comments

Hi, I lived in the Blacklands in Kilwinning from 63 to 83 and then married local girl Janice Ralston before moving to Glasgow and then Australia 12 years ago. We would love to hear from anyone that knew us!

Name:

Brian McColm

Location:

Sydney Australia

Email:

bmccolm@optushome.com.au

Date:

08 November 2000

Time:

06:16

Comments

Hi, I lived in the Blacklands in Kilwinning from 63 to 83 and then married local girl Janice Ralston before moving to Glasgow and then Australia 12 years ago. We would love to hear from anyone that knew us!

Name:

Graham Nisbet

Location:

Sydney Australia

Email:

nisbet_g@hotmail.com

Date:

07 November 2000

Time:

01:43

Comments

G'Day , I lived in Whitehurst park from 75 - 85 , went to whithurt primary and KW Acad - anyone remeber me ?? be good to hear form any of you now aging buggers and catch up as I plan to be i Scotland early next year..

Name:

Pamela Robertson

Location:

Canada

Email:

Date:

05 November 2000

Time:

16:05

Comments

Donna Fulton in Pennyburn, Kilwinning email me if you read this! Fae yer bud Pamela in Quebec. Salut!

Name:

Robert Hood

Location:

Brentwood,Essex

Email:

Robert.hood@basilica.co.uk

Date:

27 October 2000

Time:

16:25

Comments

Great Site, cant wait to come home in November for my big 40 in the Claremont, I was born and bread in Kilwinning,and went to the Blackland primary (before they burnt it doon)and then went to Ravenspark in 72, Like to say hello to all the boyz, Harry Corbett,Ping,Rab Palmer,Big Wullie Gaw, Stuart Gorman,David Blakely,Mark Anderson,Jim Anderson, Doug Anderson,Margaret Bradford and all the Girls that knew me..

does anyone know the whereabouts of Scott(Dan Dare)Dale??

Robert

Name:

Louise Kennedy

Location:

Linlithgow,Edinburgh

Email:

NONE

Date:

19 October 2000

Time:

12:04

Comments

I used to live here and I think that it's the best place in the world. The attractions for tourism are well placed and I enjoyed visiting them all including Skating,Swimming and play areas at the Magnum Leisure Centre,fun and lots of unknown information at the Big Idea in Irvine, and excellent shops and eating places.The Blair Tavern not far away was my favourite diner and I realy enjoyed the food there.Kilwinning is a great place and I will never forget it!

Name:

Alister Campbell

Location:

London, England

Email:

alister80@hotmail.com

Date:

18 October 2000

Time:

14:03

Comments

I loved the sight, it's always good to check what's happening at home. I left Kilwinning properly in 1988, moving to London, where I've now settled. My parents Bill and Jean, my brother Andrew and sister Hazel, all moved to Bath in 1990 and 1991.

I was at Abbey Primary from 1971 to 1978, and Kilwinning Academy after that.

If anyone who remembers me wants to get in touch, then feel free to do so.

Warmest regards

Alister Campbell

Name:

James Pearsall

Location:

East Millstone, NJ USA

Email:

jedp@erols.com

Date:

18 October 2000

Time:

02:25

Comments

Hello to cousins Isa, Robin, Morag, Elspeth, Davy and Robin in Kilwinning, where my mother Isabella Hughes Bottomley was born 7 April l903. This site it very well done and a credit to Kilwinning and its fine people. Best wishes from New Jersey in America to our Scottish cousins, whom we dearly love. Jim Pearsall, East Millstone, NJ USA.

Name:

Andy Bell

Location:

London

Email:

andy@chesterboyd.co.uk

Date:

09 October 2000

Time:

13:41

Comments

I managed to miss the Ravenspark '70 reunion, heard about it a little too late. However I would be interested to know how it went, and who did manage to get there, and just to hear from any of you who remember me and shared my year.

Name:

Alex M Mc Garry

Location:

Dubai U.A.E

Email:

gcarpetf@emirates.net.ae

Date:

30 September 2000

Time:

08:47

Comments

Thanks for the web site. Every time I get a little home sick I go to kilwinning.org. Hi to my children in Pennyburnand the Blacklands and to the girls in the Market Bar

Name:

Mary Griffin

Location:

Houston, Texas, USA

Email:

mgriff@wt.net

Date:

30 September 2000

Time:

05:23

Comments

Thanks for the time spent on this site! I'm looking forward to my visit to your beautiful town next week and enjoyed the sneak preview!

Name:

Polly Butler

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Email:

pollybutler@hotmail.com

Date:

29 September 2000

Time:

17:18

Comments

I'm impressed at the well put together website but feel it would be enhanced by having a map of Scotland showing the actual situation of Kilwinning

Name:

DAVID GARVIE

Location:

SCARBOROUGH

Email:

kool_boy_uk@yahoo.com

Date:

23 September 2000

Time:

22:22

Comments

I went to St Michaels School, Kilwinning, from 1969-1972. I remember on sports day the 'TIMMONS'were good at sports. Sister Pauline, was the Headmistress. I was in 1C,2C and 3C. Some of the classmates I can remember are- Jim Graham,Chris McLauglin,Rosemary Sweeny,Anne Diamond,Sean O'Reily and many more I can't remember. I lived in 'DREGGIN' Dreghorn, I now live in Scarborough, where I have lived for 23-years. If anyone does remember me contact me by e-mail, kool_boy_uk@yahoo.com

PS GREAT SITE, BRINGS BACK MEMORIES AS A TEEN.

Name:

Tim Nelson

Location:

South Africa ( Cape Town )

Email:

timcyn@netactive.co.za

Date:

21 September 2000

Time:

18:44

Comments

Hello to all my friends in Kilwinning / Stevenston / Saltcoats / Ardrossan. My mother lived at 24 Main St. Kilwinning. This was known as the Masons Howff. They used to meet above the stables at the rear of the building. This is where the Mercat cross stands outside. The stable has been converted to a kitchen now. This was used before the No. 0 lodge was built. Greetings to all brothers from the Alfred Milner Lodge No 2833 EC in the South African Western Division.

Name:

Phil Elliott

Location:

Australia

Email:

philellio@telstra.com

Date:

18 September 2000

Time:

14:33

Comments

What a great site just discovered it today. My ancestors came from Fergushill and Peatshill, from your site I have learned Fergushill must be not far from Kilwinning as it is in this county, I had hoped there may have been a photo or map pointing these places out but still I have gained a great insight into the area. My ancestors were Marion CAMPBELL from Peatshill and William Barr from Fergushill, unfortunately I have been unable to find this my ggrandfathers death here in Australia but it was I do know he was a "Pug" fighter and this is why they went to Glasgow to marry as I understand this was unacceptable to the family. Does anyone know the history of pug fighting, my only experience is from a movie I saw a few years ago. Anyway great sight, perhaps one day before too long I will get to visit. Cherio, from the Olympic state.

Name:

James McGovern

Location:

Whitehurst Park

Email:

mcgovern35@hotmail.com

Date:

16 September 2000

Time:

16:01

Comments

I have lived in Kilwinning for 7 years and have found it to be a lovely town I will continue to live here.

Name:

Alan Robertson

Location:

Quebec, Canada

Email:

a.robertson@sympatico.ca

Date:

15 September 2000

Time:

01:56

Comments

Hello to everybody in Kilwinning. Especially Blairafton Wynd. To the Blairs, Hills, Andersons, McDermotts, Broons, Diamonds, Hoyles, McDonalds, Walkers. I'll bet you're missing my silky football skills in the street. Glad to see the Well are moving off the bottom of the league.

All the best to David and Elaine P, Anne and Gordon, Anna and Gordon, Jim and Jane, Lorraine and Gordon.

Cheers, Love..the Robertsons.

Name:

John Ferguson-Smith

Location:

Wellington New Zealand

Email:

jferg@i4free.co.nz

Date:

09 September 2000

Time:

23:03

Comments

Hello Loved the virtual Tour of Kilwinning brought back some memories I was last there on a fleeting visit in 1995 much to my regret as I wanted to find out more of my Birthplace so the tour was a great help. I left Scotland 1960. I was born in Kilwinning at the Maternity home who's name escapes me.But I understand that it is now a pensioners home. I'd be really interested in hearing from anyone who has knowledge of the Ferguson Families of Stevenson/Salcoats / Ardrossan My Grandfather was George Ferguson and Grandmother was only ever called Granny Ferguson! Have a cousin called Betty Ferguson don't recall her married name somewhere in Kilwinning. Grandfather George had I think about 7 children some of his offspring's names were Kate,Married name Sharp. Peggy ( margaret)Nettie Married name Thom husbands name Jim( jeanette) James ( Jim) Elizabeth ( Betty). Anyway any info would be most welcome

Thanks "tae ye a'" John

Name:

Michael Ash

Location:

Sydney, Australia

Email:

michael@calldirect.com.au

Date:

05 September 2000

Time:

08:54

Comments

Memories come flooding back!! - went to Abbey Lane Primary till 1975, Ravenspark Academy 75-79 (classes 1a to 4a). Lived in Sunningdale Square, Whitehirst Park and played football for Whitehirst Juniors. Anyone that knows me drop me an email...

Name:

Elaine Polland

Location:

Torreblanca, Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain

Email:

elainepolland@yahoo.com

Date:

04 September 2000

Time:

10:11

Comments

It's so nice to find Kilwinning on the Internet as I'm born and breed Kilwinning but now living in Fuengirola, Spain for the last 6 years.

I would love to hear from anyone from home who remembers me !!

Name:

Sylvia (Friels) and Charlie Busuttil

Location:

melbourne Australia

Email:

Sebas@hotkey.net.au

Date:

02 September 2000

Time:

06:59

Comments

A Big hello to Jim Frew. We enjoyed our visit to you in July. Hope all is going well with the church development. The family in Oz loved the video. All the best to everyone. Nice to see that Kilwinning still has the charm it had thirty eight years ago!!!! We hope to get back one day.

Name:

Tommy & Carol Horn

Location:

Melbourne, Australia

Email:

tom.horn@corning.com

Date:

31 August 2000

Time:

10:43

Comments

What a wonderful site, we lived in Kilwinkie thro' the eighties & early ninties, before migrating to Oz. All the pictures bring back memories.We'll be ten years away next year. Hope to come back for a holiday soon.

Ps. Hello to Allan & Rhona Faddes

Name:

Clark Bennett

Location:

Adelaide, Australia

Email:

sbennett@scammell.com.au

Date:

24 August 2000

Time:

11:57

Comments

Hello to all my friends overseas and to everyone else in Kilwinning.